Metal-Organic Frameworks

Unlock the future of nanomedicine with this definitive guide to metal-organic frameworks, offering researchers the essential synthetic techniques, cutting-edge biomedical applications, and crucial safety insights needed to develop next-generation targeted therapies and diagnostic tools. Metal-organic frameworks have emerged as revolutionary platforms for biomedical innovation due to their versatility as porous materials with tailored structures. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted world of metal-organic frameworks, beginning with their synthesis and progressing to their advanced applications in biomedicine. Through foundational knowledge and specialized insights, each chapter combines theoretical frameworks with experimental methodologies. The book details various synthetic strategies for metal-organic frameworks, including solvothermal, microwave-assisted, and green synthesis approaches. It also delves into post-synthetic modifications, such as functionalization and metal exchange, which expand the utility of metal-organic frameworks for biomedical purposes. Focusing on biomedical applications, including drug delivery, imaging, diagnostics, and antimicrobial therapies, the book addresses metal-organic framework-based innovations in photodynamic and photothermal cancer therapies, biocompatibility studies, and toxicity mitigation strategies, providing actionable insights for researchers aiming to develop safe and effective metal-organic framework-based systems.